Watching Miracle with kids to get ready for the Olympics, Bally Sports legal update, what should the Preds do about distribution, huge praise for Luke Evangelista, developing Zachary L'Heureux, the current salary cap squeeze Barry Trotz is facing, who should the team keep and who they should trade and what will this do to the trade deadline? Emma, …

Nashville has traded Cody Glass but what are the next moves for Barry Trotz? Who else could be traded and who could be signed? What does this do to the starting line-up? Mitch Korn talks the emotion of the goal-tending position and makes it obvious what the plan for Yaroslav Askarov will be. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Please take a few minutes …

Preseason overreactions are coming to a timeline near you, but which ones are warranted and which ones will be completely meaningless? Saros, Askarov, the top two lines, the power play, defensive pairings and more. Plus, trade rumors and an expansion draft reminder. Emma, Mike and Braden talk Nashville Predators hockey. Sign up to Lower Broad Hocke…

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Steven Stamkos, Brady Skjei and Scott Wedgewood were introduced formally by the Nashville Predators and a few themes developed. Openly acknowledging the teams want to compete for a Stanley Cup is notable and the obvious focus on the power play. We also talk line combinations, take subscriber questions and talk Yaroslav Askarov trade rumors. Emma, M…

Adam Vingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We set reasonable expectations for 2024-25 but also for the next three years. We define what success looks like for this franchise. Where does this team rank in the Central Division and Western Conference? What did we learn from Development Camp and the Futures Game? And what's the latest…

The Nashville Predators resigned Juuse Saros to a massive extension. Barry Trotz handed out huge contracts to forward Steven Stamkos, defenseman Brady Skjei and forward Jonathan Marchessault as well as resigning Alex Carrier and adding back-up goalie Scott Wedgewood. What are expectations now? What will the lines look like? What about the NHL Draft…

Florida won the Cup with a specific style that was "opposite" of the previous regime. What does that say if anything about Andrew Brunette? What strategy should the Preds deploy in the NHL Draft this weekend? Who is the top target at Center and Defenseman in the first round? What do we make of the two trades made this week? David Poile and Shea Web…

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Connor McDavid has kept the Oilers alive and is chasing history in the process. The Preds might be chasing a big name forward, but is Barry Trotz willing to pay big money? Why the Preds should be ok spending big money on Patrick Laine. How does this all trace back to Juuse Saros again. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com You can now watch TGS episodes o…

Florida's 2-0 lead over Edmonton, which players need to develop over the summer the most, 10 rapid fire free agent targets linked to Nashville and one draft strategy we really like. Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube …

Juuse Saros trade rumors, NHL Draft primer, one free agent target for the Preds and a Stanley Cup preview. Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com You can now watch TGS episodes on the 440 Sports YouTube page.By 440 Media, LLC

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Preds trading Ryan McDonagh to Tampa. What other big moves could happen? What players should Barry Trotz target? What positions should they target? What does the Preds starting blue line look like this season? Who should we be rooting for in the Cup Final? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and Nashvi…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Preds off-season strategy. Pending free agents, trades and Mitch Marner intrigue? How should the Preds approach a critical off-season? How does Juuse Saros fit into the strategy? And can we learn anything about the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall take a look at the 2023-24 season of Predators hockey from a big picture perspective. The most important moves were huge successes, the off-season of Saros is coming, did we answer questions about the youth and what about free agents? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com You can no…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall break down the Game 6 loss to Vancouver. The power play struggled, the Preds couldn't win at home and couldn't finish games and it's why Nashville's season is over. Line-up decisions, missed opportunities and more. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com You can now watch TGS episodes…

Adam Vingan joins Emma Lingan and Braden Gall to break down the Predators Game 5 come-from-behind win over the Canucks. The Preds scored twice in the third period to stay alive and bring the series back to Nashville on Friday night for Game 6. Consistency, Saros, the power play, defense, Tyson Barrie and much more. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com an…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators. Who is to be blamed for the historic collapse in Game 4 by the Preds? Coaching, veterans, defense, special teams, Juuse Saros, Colton Sissons, the Canucks? What happened and how does Nashville bounce back? Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators. Special teams on both sides cost the Preds Game 3 at home against Vancouver. The Canucks scored twice on the power play and Nashville is now 1-for-13 on the power play. It might've been their best game of the series and still lost at home with little offense to show for it. Wh…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Despite getting outplayed for most of the game, the Preds figured out a way to steal Game 2 in Vancouver. Juuse Saros, the Identity Line, Andrew Brunette's third-period deployment, Roman Josi, concerns for Game 3 and lots of NHL Playoff news. The Gold Standard is BTYB J…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Instant reaction to the Game 1 loss to Vancouver: Mental toughness, style of series, Juuse Saros, rust vs. rest and potential line-up changes for Game 2. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We preview the Predators-Canucks playoff series set to begin on Sunday. The Preds have more experience and are playing better hockey but it is enough to overcome the depth and talent of Vancouver? And who has the coaching edge? The goalie edge? We make official predicti…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. We look back on the first year of Barry Trotz, the first year of Andrew Brunette and evaluate what was accomplished. Records, streaks, Forsberg, Josi, Saros. The immediate instant reaction autopsy of the 2023-2024 Preds. Also, what could relocation and expansion mean fo…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. A huge response against the Blues, playing better than the record, chasing records, rest vs. rhythm, potential first round match-up and more jersey fouls! The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Subscribe to TheHockeyNews.com and NashvilleHockeyNow.com…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. How concerned are we following three straight ugly losses? Is the power play or the defense a bigger concern? The St. Louis game takes on new meaning. The similarities between 2017 and 2024. We are not ashamed of how petty we will be today: uniforms, hockey labels, Mike…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. They just keep winning and winning. In every way imaginable - dominating Florida, a defensive struggle against Detroit and an incredible three-goal comeback against Vegas. Records, awards, playoffs and fan etiquette. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Subsc…

Emma Lingan, Michael Gallagher and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. A record 15-game unbeaten streak has the Preds ready for the postseason. How did it happen? Learning how to play with a lead, finishing games, Roman Josi and Juuse Saros to start. Injuries are hitting the blue line hard and how are the new faces fitting in? The Gold Sta…

Michael Gallagher and Emma Lingan talk Nashville Predators hockey. The squad was extremely active during the trade deadline. What do the new pieces bring to the table? But what about the players that didn't get moved? How will the new roster work? And, by the way, the team is still collecting points. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. …

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The 8-game winning streak is over but the Preds are absolutely now a playoff team. But with the deadline looming, how should Barry Trotz approach his roster? Who could be dealt, who could be targeted and why the Preds resigned Tommy Novak. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasp…

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds have won six straight and are back in control of their playoff fates. Why and how did this happen? What should we learn about the future of the team? How does this change their trade deadline strategies? We're streakin! The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on We…

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Two of the worst games of the year followed by two of the best... what is this team? Trade deadline implications. The right way to understand the U2 concert punishment. Do we have definitive evidence of Andrew Brunette's system? The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on Wes…

Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. How has the team looked coming off a 10-day break? What do we make of more Juuse Saros trade rumors? Has our prediction changed? Finding a trade partner now versus the offseason? Andrew Brunette's making more roster moves and answering questions about balancing development and winning. Th…

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. What should be the franchise's goals for the final 31 games? Stop pretending, make tough decisions and allow talent to develop? Also, Chicago sucks. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out their free game room and even free-er parking. Subscribe to the…

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. The Preds lose three straight heading into the break with glaring issues facing the future of the team. The team is what it is... an average team that is unlikely to make the playoffs. But with young talent, a surging Milwaukee team, a looming trade deadline and a new d…

Michael Gallagher, Emma Lingan and Braden Gall talk Nashville Predators hockey. Roster changes are taking place and line-up changes could be coming as well. What to make of Cody Glass situations, a potential call-up of Egor Afanasyev, Cole Smith's new contract and more. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out their free game room …

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey with TheHockeyWriters.com Emma Lingan. How should fans feel about the season thus far? Why was the loss to Vegas on Monday night more important than any other this season? What are the three biggest questions for the Preds in the second half? What does Amazon buying…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey with TheHockeyWriters.com Emma Lingan. The Preds are fresh off the two worst periods of hockey of the year? Is it the system? What's wrong with Juuse Saros? Has our goalie succession plan changed? Can the team still blame growing pains? Positive notes: Trades, back-…

Braden Gall, Micheal Gallagher and Clay Brewer from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. The Preds snap the losing streak with two wins, including yet another dominating performance against the rival Blackhawks. The penalty kill had a great week and the power play is working too. So is rookie net-minder Yaraslov Askarov, who got his first …

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. The Preds have hit a cold streak during the Holiday Break and it showed in the Carolina loss. Sloppy penalties, bad special teams and another game in which Juuse Saros got pulled. Yaraslov Askarov made his Bridgestone Arena debut and is getting closer to NHL ready.…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey with TheHockeyWriters.com Emma Lingan. How are they doing it? How are the Preds continuing to win? What is it about Brunette's culture and communication skills that is working? Why the locker room and organizational culture working? And why boneless wings are a very…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. The Preds have won 11 out of 14 and are finding ways to win even when they don't play their best. Juuse Saros is red hot and so is the penalty kill. But no one is hotter than Filip Forsberg. What is his ceiling and can he be an elite NHL forward? When should fans a…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. The guys break down two disappointing losses to former coaches but how the team rebounded in a big way against Buffalo and Chicago on the road. Juuse Saros is playing better but is actually the reason this team isn't better - that's right. Guys all over the roster …

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. Preds are making it count Brunette system taking root Maturing before our eyes Filip Forsberg unlocked Defense getting healthy Gus, Trenin, Tomasino, Fabbro Barry Trotz signings working John Hynes returns The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out th…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. Preds make history Monday night Matching the Avs energy Beating your archrival Learning how to finish games Most underrated player on the team Reasons for optimism Ryan Johansen's return The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out their free game room…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Predators hockey. Worst stretch to date Juuse Saros struggles Defensive injuries, penalty kill Third period weirdness Learning to close games Odd Andrew Brunette odds Novak's injury Who can take advantage of ice time Tomasino's future Chicago coming to town NHL: UK arrest, rule chan…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Nashville Predators. Calgary microcosm Balancing bad stretch with growth Line-up questions Latest with Philip Tomasino Can confidence get broken? Goalie usage Weekly Evangelista PSA Power Play keeps scoring Ryan O'Reilly's great ROI NHL's creativity a big success The Gold Standard i…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Nashville Predators. Line-up tweaks, Waiver adds Colton Sissons vs. Former Preds Toronto win, Vancouver loss More reps for the back-up Power Play still clicking Penalty Kill still sucking 5-v-5 defense is a strength? Cody Glass injury, call-up Adam Johnson and the video NHL's bizarr…

Braden Gall and Micheal Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk Nashville Predators. Be ready for the roller coaster Shift-to-shift inconsistency Enjoy the good, understand the bad Philip Tomasino healthy scratch Barry Trotz using the waiver wire Sam Fagemo and Liam Foudy What is Novak's ceiling? The Book of Evangelista Sissons, Parssinen, Sherw…

Braden Gall and AP.com Jeremy K. Gover talk Nashville Predators. A Pro's Pro: Mattias Ekholm What's real about this 1-3 start? No. 1 in expected goals Really, really bad at scoring Who needs to produce more? Bad special teams But getting lots of chances Low Expectation Brain Former Preds are EVERYWHERE Different emotional reactions to all of them A…

Reporter Michael Gallagher and Nick Keiser from NashvilleHockeyNow.com talk the season debut of the brand new-look Preds, Andrew Brunette and the new line-up. The Gold Standard is BTYB Jasper's on West End. Check out their free game room but please don't put your drinks on the air hockey table and don't trap the puck, thanks! Subscribe to the 440 Y…